In the event that physical activity has not been part of your daily routine, it is a good idea to assess your present degree of fitness and vitality prior to beginning an exercise regimen involving running or even walking. Those younger than 35 and who suffer from no known health issues that could be aggravated by exertion are able to immediately undertake physical exertion. But, those older than 35, those with health issues, or those who have long avoided exercise of any type should seek the advice of a doctor prior to embarking on a regimen of physical exertion. Once physician approval has been received, a few self-assessments will help determine the appropriate types of activities to undertake.
Are your lungs and heart efficient in terms of circulation and oxygenation, and are you possessed of sufficient endurance to participate in your favorite pastimes?
What is your level of muscle strength, and are they able to offer sufficient protection for bones and joints for routine tasks as you get older?
What is your level of flexibility? As the human body gets older or gets less exercise, the joints' ability to move fully tends to lessen, thereby reducing the ease with which daily activities such as crouching and stretching can be accomplished. A routine series of stretches is a great way to loosen muscles and retain joint flexibility.
How much of your body mass is comprised of fat, and is it at a level that is disproportionately high in relation to the level of lean tissue present? Is the fat portion of your body mass such that it impedes daily activity, lifestyle or overall well-being?
Health assessments are helpful at the commencement of any physical exertion regimen, and also serve as inspiration and progress measurement along the way as the program becomes entrenched. Running through the health assessments every few months helps measure increases in personal fitness and also serves to inspire ongoing commitment to the program.
Some assessments are able to be performed at home in order to measure four facets of physical fitness, but it is important to note that they are likely to reveal only broad insights into current health status. It is possible that the assessment has not been performed correctly, or tabulation of test results may be faulty. Additionally, web-based assessments may fail to include extraneous factors such as existing health issues such as asthma, lingering back strain, or the regularity with which the subject engages in other exertion. Therefore, the assessments should be utilized, but their results should not be assumed to be ironclad.
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